Auto Parts, Accesories, and Car.

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Our site is designed to educate about auto parts, warranties and where auto parts can be purchased.

Auto parts are most commonly replaced due to mechanical failure. The first three years of a car lifespan typically sees few problems with car parts unless the consumer drives excessively or is particularly hard on the brakes or accelerator. After this time, auto parts start showing wear and tear. Fortunately, almost all cars – new and used – that are purchased from a dealer come with manufacturer's warranties that cover parts and labor.

Consumers should read the fine print on warranties when shopping most warranties on new cars cover parts for five to six years, but upstart companies trying to increase market share now offer 10 year/100,000 mile drive train warranties. (Make sure you also understand what auto parts are included or are excluded by the coverage.) If necessary, bring a friend who has been through this process before when you shop. Salespeople are much less pushy when they see someone knowledgeable and it is likely to increase your comfort during the buying process as well.

Car manufacturers sometimes include auto body parts in their warranty coverage. Auto body parts include bumpers, tail lights, and mirrors. These items typically see more damage in an accident than from normal wear and tear. Therefore, your insurance company is likely to place to contact if you need repair for auto body parts. However, if you are driving down the interstate and your bumper falls off, head back to the dealer! They have an obligation to ensure they did not sell you a lemon.

When you have to replace auto parts after your warranty expires you have a number of options. You can still go back to the dealer to replace the auto parts. For many people this is most convenient because they already know the location of the shop, the salespeople remember them, and it's relatively easy to secure a loaner car. However, consumer groups warn that dealers make high profits replacing parts, so if you're on a budget look elsewhere.

Try an independent garage for a less expensive alternative. Unfortunately, trustworthy and honest mechanics are in high demand, so ask around and do some research on bulletin boards on the Web. Also make a list of potential mechanics you'd like to visit and check out their garages with the Better Business Bureau.

Some broken auto parts must be replaced with OEM parts. These are available at dealers, but mechanics and independent garages also have access to genuine Ford auto parts, Nissan auto parts and Chevy auto parts among others. In fact, not all auto parts need to be from the original manufacturer. Brake pads, for example, can come from a third party such as Midas. Consumers can also purchase OEM parts or third party performance auto parts over the Web. However, you should only install these parts if you know your way around the garage. Otherwise you may do more harm than good to your car.